Staff Software Engineer

Role Description

We are hiring a Staff Software Engineer to lead the architecture and technical vision of Rula’s Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Payments team. This role is pivotal in transforming how Rula handles complex payments, claims submission, and revenue workflows. You will:

• Design mission-critical systems that are scalable and robust, serving as the backbone for Rula's business growth.
• Partner with product and clinical stakeholders to solve ambiguous operational challenges.
• Mentor a talented team of engineers.
• Drive a culture of technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in distributed systems and is excited about applying modern engineering practices to make high-impact mental healthcare accessible to all.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of designing and scaling complex, distributed systems in a production environment.
• Expertise in backend distributed architecture (microservices, event-driven systems), and experience in full-stack engineering (e.g., TypeScript, React, Node.js).
• Demonstrated experience leading high-priority, cross-team technical initiatives from conception to delivery, including stakeholder management and navigating complex technical trade-offs.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers, influence technical culture, and elevate team performance through code reviews and documentation.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor) to optimize development velocity and code quality.

Requirements

• Experience at startup / growth-stage companies.
• Experience with NodeJs, Typescript, Kafka, AWS or equivalent, React.
• Strong domain knowledge or ability to rapidly master financial/healthcare systems (HIPAA compliance, claims/payments).
• High personal awareness, and growth mindset (for Software Engineer).

Benefits

• 100% remote work environment.
• Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii).
• Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States.
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA.
• 401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future.
• Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees).
• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Supporting your mental and physical health.
• Quarterly department stipend: Fun team-building activities or in-person gatherings.
• Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all.
• Home office stipend: New hire home office stipend & $50 monthly stipend to help cover internet or cell phone expenses.
• Wellness at Rula program: Year-round wellness initiatives and a $50/month wellness stipend.